Lucie and Cara are both managers at a home improvement store. Lucie oversees the flooring, lighting, appliances, and hardware departments. Cara provides each of these departments with advice and support in the areas of finance and human resources. What is true regarding Lucie and Cara's roles in the company?
A) Lucie is a line manager, while Cara is a staff manager.
B) Lucie is a staff manager, while Cara is a line manager.
C) Cara has direct authority over Lucie and her subordinates.
D) Cara does not have direct authority over subordinates in the finance and human resources departments.
E) Lucie and Care are both line managers, who focus on their area of expertise in the operation of the business.

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Lucie is a line manager, while Cara is a staff manager. In the line-and-staff structure, line managers can focus on their area of expertise in the operation of the business, while staff managers provide advice and support to line departments on specialized matters such as finance, engineering, human resources, and the law.

Lucie and Cara Are Both Managers at a Home Improvement